S62.648

Non-billable

Nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of other finger

Nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of other finger

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S60-S69

Parent Code

S62.64

Child Codes

7

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of specified finger with unspecified laterality

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • fracture of distal parts of ulna and radius (S52.-)
  • fracture of thumb (S62.5-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Child Codes (7)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of other finger?

The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of other finger is S62.648. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of other finger". S62.648 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S62.648 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S62.648 represents "Nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of other finger". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S62.648 a billable code?

No, S62.648 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under S62.648.

What chapter is S62.648 in?

S62.648 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S62.648?

S62.648 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); traumatic amputation of wrist and hand (S68.-).

What are the subcategories under S62.648?

S62.648 has 7 child codes, including: S62.648A (Nondisp fx of proximal phalanx of oth finger, init), S62.648B (Nondisp fx of proximal phalanx of finger, init for opn fx), S62.648D (Nondisp fx of prox phalanx of fngr, subs for fx w routn heal), S62.648G (Nondisp fx of prox phalanx of fngr, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with S62.648?

Yes, when using S62.648 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.648?

S62.648 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2852485, C2852484. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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